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Fishing in Middlesex County Parks

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Fishing LuresA New Jersey State fishing license is required for all freshwater fishing (ages 16 through 69) in all Middlesex County Parks and a trout stamp is also required when fishing for trout. Catches must confrom to NJ State species size and number limits. A NJ State fishing license can be purchased at any local fishing supply or bait shop. For more information about fishing licenses, visit New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Park Name of Water Type of Fish Fishing Location
Davidson Mill Pond Park
South Brunswick
 Davidsons Mill Pond
 Large Mouth Bass, Pickerel, Sunfish, Catfish, Bluegill
 Cast from shore
or boat
Donaldson Park
Highland Park 		Raritan River Striped Bass, Bluefish, Carp, Catfish, Eel, Perch Cast from shore
Fords Park
Woodbridge 		Fords Pond Catfish Cast from shore
Ireland Brook
South Brunswick 		Ireland Brook Trout - Stocked Cast from shore
Jamesburg Park
Helmetta 		Helmetta Lake Crappie, Bluegill, Pickerel, Largemouth Bass Cast from shore
Johnson Park
Piscataway 		Raritan River Striped Bass, Bluefish, Carp, Catfish, Eel, Perch Cast from shore
Johnson Park
Piscataway 		Johnson Park Pond Large Mouth Bass, Eel, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Crappie Cast from shore
and boardwalk
New Brunswick Landing
New Brunswick (Boyd Park) 		Raritan River Striped Bass, Bluefish, Carp, Catfish, Eel, Perch Cast from shore,
not from dock
Old Bridge Waterfront Park*
Old Bridge 		Raritan Bay Summer Flounder, Stripped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea robin Cast from beach or piers
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park*
South Amboy/Sayreville 		Raritan Bay Summer Flounder, Stripped Bass, Bluefish, Weakfish, Sea robin Cast from beach
Roosevelt Park
Edison 		Roosevelt Park Pond Trout - Stocked, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Carp, Yellow Perch, Bluegill Cast from shore
Spring Lake Park*
South Plainfield 		Spring Lake Catfish, Large Mouth Bass Cast from shore
Thompson Park
Monroe/Jamesburg 		Manalapan Lake Trout - Stocked, Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Pickerel, Largemouth Bass Cast from shore or boat

*Fish/Shellfish caught in these waters are not safe for consumption.

Download "A Guide to Health Advisories for Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in New Jersey Waters" by the NJ Departments of Environmental Protection and Health.

Please visit the NJDEP website for more information on fishing advisories in New Jersey.